The
flowers of a Japanese honeysuckle range from one to two inches
in length. They are primarily white, but often have a pink
or purple tint when they are younger. The flowers may also
become yellow with age. The fruit of a Japanese honeysuckle
is a many-seeded berry that matures early in the autumn.
Japanese
honeysuckle thrives primarily in areas that are frequently
disturbed, such as roadsides and along fences. They will often
become invasive after natural or artificial disturbances are
made to the environment. Smaller populations of Japanese honeysuckle
can be controlled manually by hand pulling, grubbing or removing
trailing vines. The Japanese honeysuckle has vigorous re-sprouting,
and therefore simply trimming may result in a greater stem
density.
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Japanese honeysuckle is native to eastern Asia. Japanese honeysuckle
is often used as an ornamental ground cover, or for use in
erosion control. Japanese honeysuckle is also wonderful for
providing a habitat and food for wildlife. Smaller mammals
can get shelter beneath the canopy of leaves, and birds and
small mammals will also eat the berries. A Japanese honeysuckle
is a wonderful addition to any garden, as long as proper attention
is given to prevent intrusiveness.
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